Obituaries
Patricia A. Mikeska
December 9, 2024
Patricia Ann Mikeska passed away on December 9, 2024, in Hockessin, DE. She was 93 years old and a beloved resident of Cokesbury Village. She is survived by her sons Kurt and Jeffrey, daughter Gretchen, daughter-in-law Erica, cherished grandchildren Iris and Mason, brother Joseph Donches, and sister-in-law Audrey. Patrica was born at home in Bethlehem, […]
Ryan Stevens
December 8, 2024
Ryan Stevens, age 44, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving parents and caregiver. Everyone Ryan met, including a stranger, became a fast friend. His sunny disposition was felt by all. Some of his favorite things were Easter Seals, ARC dances, Special Olympics, DE Theatre […]
William “Bill” H. Holstein Jr.
December 6, 2024
After living an active, independent life, William H. Holstein, Jr., age 94, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Charlestown, WV, he was the son of the late Aline G. and William H. Holstein, Sr. He attended Mercersburg Academy prior to attending Princeton University, where he graduated cum laude in […]
Robert L. Sierer
December 4, 2024
We are sad to announce the death of Robert L. (Bob, Bobby, Coach, UBob, Gramps, The Geezer) Sierer, aged 90, who died on December 4, 2024, in Wilmington, DE. Bob is survived by his daughters Libby Craig of The Woodlands, TX, Patricia Hensey of Wilmington, DE, Susan Sobocinski and husband Rick of Newark, DE; step-son […]
Jane A. Zdun
December 4, 2024
Jane Zdun, age 94, of Landenberg, PA, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 at Brandywine Living at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. Jane was born in January of 1930 and she lived in a family home filled with activity, love, and lots of visitors. Formerly of Trainer, PA, she was a graduate of Chester […]
Jeffrey Leonard Butler
December 4, 2024
Jeffrey Leonard Butler, age 63, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Jeff was a proud graduate of Salesianum School, Class of 1979 and attended the University of Delaware. Jeff was a dedicated family man and a hard worker. He was self-employed with his wife for […]
Jeffrey Pike Ferris
December 3, 2024
Jeffrey Pike Ferris, 80, died peacefully on December 3, 2024, at home with his loving family. Born to the late Edgar and Evelyn Ferris in Old Greenwich, CT, Jeff attended Greenwich High School and then continued his education at Tufts University and Simmons College. After college, Jeff served as a Captain in the United States […]
Katina Galanakis
December 1, 2024
Katina Galanakis, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday December 1, 2024. Katina was born in Athens, Greece in 1933. She emigrated to the United States with her husband, John, and their three daughters in 1970. Together they built a life here, in a land foreign to them in both language and customs. […]
Carmela J. Ianni
December 1, 2024
Carmela J. Marsilii Ianni, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 in Wilmington, DE. Born in August 1933 in Wilmington, DE, Carmela was a graduate of the Ursuline Academy and went on to become a licensed cosmetologist and hairstylist at MAJO Hair Studio for over twenty years, often […]
Robert G. Rainey
November 29, 2024
Robert G. Rainey, age 91, of Wilmington, DE., passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Born in 1933 to Wade K. and Sophie Rainey, Robert G. Rainey was the middle child of a family of five, along with older brother Theodore and younger brother Ronald. […]